MANVĀR Kumat
Location
Today, Manvar Kumat is an oasis of another kind – a sanctuary of luxurious repose and cultural refuge, envisioned by Moti Singh Rathore. Returning to land near his ancestral village of Shergarh Pargana, famed for its warriors, carpenters, and equestrian trainers, he not only established this camp but also dedicated more than 150 hectares to habitat restoration.
Accommodation
The camp features 11 luxury tents, each air‑conditioned and designed for indulgent comfort. Interiors are spacious and elegantly appointed, with rich desert textiles and sturdy furnishings. Bathrooms are a highlight, fitted with deep baths and windows looking directly onto the desert, so guests can soak while gazing at the wilderness beyond.
Communal facilities are equally impressive. A separate dining area with a central fireplace creates warmth and conviviality, while the lounge and bar glow with lantern light, offering spaces for conversation or solitude. The infinity pool shimmers invitingly, its edge seemingly dissolving into the landscape, providing a serene retreat after the desert’s heat.
Staffing reflects Rajasthan’s legendary hospitality. From attentive butlers to chefs, servers, and housekeepers, every member of the team embodies courtesy and care, ensuring guests feel both pampered and at home.
Experiences
- Enjoy a village visit to meet artisans and experience authentic Rajasthani culture. The people you may meet include the Rajputs who embody valour, the Bishnois who guard flora and fauna with devotion, and the Marwaris who sustain mercantile traditions.
- Venture into the Thar desert on a jeep safari, perhaps to spot the rare chinkara. You may even have the fun of digging the vehicle out of the sand!
- A camel safari is the most romantic and elevated way to discover wildlife and desert vistas. Rare desert foxes are more likely to be inquisitive of a camel than a vehicle.
- On a walking safari, you’ll find out about the Kumat tree, after which the camp is named. It’s famed for its nutritious seeds and for producing valuable gum Arabic.
- Take a cookery class and learn about authentic Rajasthani dishes under the guidance of one of the camp’s chefs.
- If you’re here in the months from October to March, take a visit to a village where up to 10,000 desmoiselle cranes flock. The locals, believing them to be good luck messengers from distant lovers, manage to attract more each year.
- By glowing firelight, enjoy a cultural performance of traditional folk music and dance.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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